Student Organizations

In addition to the excellent academic programs offered by CHASS, you have many opportunities to get involved with activities and clubs where you can meet other students, get involved with student government, and participate in events.

Academic Study of Religion Club

The Academic Study of Religion Club is a group of students and faculty from NC State that meets periodically to discuss anything relevant to the academic study of religion(s). All students at NC State are welcome and encouraged to join; you needn’t be a Religious Studies major or minor. Everyone is encouraged to attend ASRC events. These include lectures, film viewings, performances, trips to local places of worship and respect, etc. We do not endorse any particular religion or lack thereof. We talk about religions and learn about them, enhancing our knowledge of peoples and their traditions.

Faculty Advisor: Anna Bigelow, anna_bigelow@ncsu.edu

Anthropology Club

Anthropology Club is an official academic club that welcomes all majors to join in our exploration of human origins, material remains, and culture. Anthropology Club meets several times a month and has speakers, outings, and discussions of interest to its student members. The purpose of the Anthropology Club is to engage students of our academic community in a way that they can build their social networks, meet potential mentors, and prepare themselves for further academic advancements.

Faculty Adviser: Dr. Tim Wallace, tmwallace@mindspring.com

**ART*ery**

Art*ery shall serve to creatively and deliberately "pump" art into the N.C. State campus and community of Raleigh with the greater goals of promoting the discipline and appreciation of arts on a larger scale, while reaping and enhancing the mutual benefits of such action. The organization will do so by pursuing the betterment and cultivation of art students, namely those in the Arts Applications program of study, at N.C. State, who may then contribute creatively to our society professionally or otherwise.

The approach to such cultivation and therefore, the purpose of the organization, shall be to:

Encourage and provide opportunity for social interaction, networking, and/or collaboration among art students at N.C. State, as well as among arts-minded and arts-interested members of the community.
Provide career development and exploration opportunities to art students.
Intentionally supply our efforts and resources to be used in conjunction with the departmental administration’s efforts for the betterment of the Arts Application program, and therefore, Art students at N.C. State.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Spencer

Baccalaureate Student Social Work Association (BSSWA)

The Baccalaureate Student Social Work Association, developed in the Fall of 2006, gives students the chance to interact with other Social Work majors and practitioners in the community to share concerns and ideas, and to undertake fund-raising and service projects for the community. It is an organization run by students, and aims to help students enhance professional development and promote human dignity.

Faculty Advisor: Linda Williams

CHASS Council

This student-run council promotes the interests and general welfare of the students, furthers communication and cooperation among the various departments, and provides the Humanities and Social Sciences students with a representative College Council. The Council's purposes are:

to represent CHASS student organizations;
to help fund CHASS organizational needs;
to handle all funds received by the Council;
to promote leadership and participation in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and in the University;
to help organize the annual CHASS Career Fair.

CHASS Council also awards Abraham Holtzman Scholarship Awards each year. The award is based on service to the community or the College, including community service, organizational leadership, volunteer activities and/or a commitment to raising the visibility and prestige of the College within NC State. The award is given to four students each year: 1 rising sophomore, 1 rising junior, 1 rising senior, and a graduating senior. Award winners receive a $1,000 scholarship, with the exception of the graduating senior, who receives a plaque.Applications and additional details are generally available in mid-March for the following academic year.

Faculty Advisor: Dara Leeder

CHASS Multicultural Association for Students (CHASS-MAS)

The CHASS-MAS was created in 1996 to provide a network for all multi-ethnic students in CHASS. It serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas for the advancement of self and others in the humanities through community service, newsletters, lectures, peer advising, tutoring and field trips. The association is open to all CHASS students, faculty and staff who are committed to promoting a productive learning environment at NC State.

Delta Phi Alpha

The National German Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature, and civilization through monthly events and meetings as well as service to the NC State community.

Faculty Advisor: Professor Lutz Kube, lkube@ncsu.edu.

EKTAA

EKTAA, meaning Unity in Hindi, is a multi-faceted non-profit South-Asian Organization at North Carolina State University. Established in 1940 by a group of ambitious South-Asian students at NCSU, EKTAA has since progressed to become an icon of excellence on both a small and large scale.

Here at EKTAA, we strive to promote awareness of South-Asian culture to the Triangle Area and benefit a number of international communities across South-Asia through a variety of social, service, and cultural events throughout the year. We have members from a variety of backgrounds who contribute to help EKTAA live up to its motto of promoting Unity within Diversity across campus and the community as a whole.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sujata Mody, ssmody@ncsu.edu

English Club

The English Club provides a forum for expanding knowledge about English studies and for sharing student work. The club will meet monthly to discuss literature, film and language as well as careers available to English majors, how to choose and apply to graduate schools, and where to publish creative and academic work. It will also invite guest speakers and feature students' creative works.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Reaser

French Club

The French Club (Le Cercle Français) provides students and interested members of the NC State community with an opportunity to practice speaking French and to learn about French and francophone cultures. The club meets twice a month for conversation and cultural activities such as celebrations of special holidays, food tasting, or informal presentations.

Website: http://ncsu.orgsync.com/org/cerclefrancais/home

Faculty advisor: Martine Bell, mbell@ncsu.edu

German Club

The German Club meets once a week for a Stammtisch, to watch a movie, to have a potluck dinner (Kochfest) or any other German-related activity in the Raleigh area. Our members are both students and community members interested in German language and culture. The club consists of fluent speakers as well as first year German students. Everyone is welcome, and encouraged to try it out if they are interested in anything German.

History Club

The goal of the History Club is to further and enrich the study of history, not only for history majors but for all currently enrolled students. This club encompasses the entirety of historical study and provides students with the opportunity to socialize and engage in intellectual discussion with fellow students and faculty members. History Club meets twice a month.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mathew Booker, mmbooker@ncsu.edu

Italian Club

The goal of the Italian Club is to extend knowledge of Italian culture outside of the classroom to students. Meeting activities consist of speaking Italian to one another, telling stories, and describing things of interest in Italian; field trips to museums and restaurants to learn more about Italian art, both on canvas and in the kitchen; and watching movies or other media events in Italian to gain a better understanding of the language.

Faculty Advisor: Professor Anna Rita Bonaduce

Korean Conversation Club

The Korean Conversation Club teaches Korean language on various levels, as well as provides programs to experience cultural aspects of Korea. The membership is not limited to NCSU students and faculties, but is open for everyone interested in Korean culture and language. KCC provides a class every Thursday, and another help session on Monday. The club is scheduled to have a social activity on the first week of the month, and a cultural activity on the third.

Faculty Advisor: Chueng Ji (chueng_ji@ncsu.edu)

Lambda Pi Eta

Lambda Pi Eta at NC State is an active chapter of the National Communication Honor Society. Selection is based on outstanding academic performance, and the club strives to promote excellence in the communication field while reaching out to the community. We offer community service, professional networking, and enriching academic experiences to our members. As a part of the CHASS Council, Lambda Pi Eta continues to work with all CHASS majors in creating a more professional atmosphere at NC State by networking with various other organizations in an effort to create job opportunities for its graduates.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Craig Smith

MENASA

MENASA (The Middle Eastern North African Student Association) is a student organization that aims to facilitate and promote cultural, economic, and political understanding of the Middle East and North Africa. Resurrected in 2010 by a group of study abroad students, it has already sponsored and hosted a long list of events including hookah nights, guest lectures, and Arabia Night (a joint venture with the UNC chapter). MENASA membership is defined not by a similar ethnic background, but by a shared interest in these fascinating areas, made all the more interesting by a wave of change that is redefining the region’s political build. MENASA can be contacted at: ncstatemenasa@gmail.com

Faculty Advisor: Akram Khater, akram_khater@ncsu.edu

Model United Nations

Model United Nations is a club whose main purpose is to promote awareness of international cooperation in a number of ways, but primarily through a simulation of United Nation "Simulations." The Club sends delegations, each representing countries, to attend various conferences where they compete with other schools in order to gain a deeper knowledge of the United Nations. The delegates will attempt to write resolutions and get them passed by other nations; each conference has various focuses such as General Assembly, Security Council, etc.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Struett

Phi Alpha Honor Society

The Purpose of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members demonstrate involvement in the community by volunteering in a service project determined at the beginning of each semester.

An undergraduate BSW student is eligible for membership after achieving the following national requirements and meeting local chapter requirements:

Declared social work as a major
Achieved sophomore status
Completed 8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours of required social work courses
Achieved an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Achieved a 3.25 grade point average in required social work courses

A graduate MSW student is eligible for membership after the following national requirements and meeting local chapter requirements:

Completed one term of course work with the minimum number of social work credits as determined by the local chapter
Achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on a 4.0 scale

Faculty Advisor: Linda Williams

Philosophy Club

The Philosophy Club provides students with the opportunity to engage in discussion, debate, and focused readings on a wide range of philosophical topics. The club meets weekly to discuss philosophical reading material, provide assistance in philosophy-related courses, and consider career opportunities for philosophy graduates. While philosophy can sometimes be rather esoteric, the club is open to all interested students and members make strides to create an atmosphere of open and educated conversation. In addition, forum threads and discussions allow for participation for attending members and those interested but unable to attend meetings in person.

Friend us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NCSU-Philosophy-Club/342164575802956

Follow the forum discussions: http://ncsuphiforum.forumotion.com/

Faculty Adviser: Dr. Timothy Hinton, tim_hinton@ncsu.edu

Pre-Law Students Association (PLSA)

The association usually meets at least once a month throughout the year and invites a variety of speakers: Attorneys, Deans of Admission from various law schools, and faculty & administrators from the university community. Students in the Association engage in community service efforts, and are offered a forum in which they learn about planning for law school. Students are encouraged to become involved with this group from the time they enter NC State.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kelly Laraway, Kelly_laraway@ncsu.edu

Website: www.ncsu.edu/prelaw

Psychology Club

The Psychology Club at North Carolina State University provides support and guidance to all undergraduate students with a devoted interest in Psychology. Our goal is to help you better connect to your major by broadening your knowledge of the subject by exploring the multifaceted aspects of Psychology.

We will provide the students with opportunities to interact with professors and graduate students. Our guest speakers will share with the group their personal experiences that would also reflect the student's personal interest. As a club, we will be participating in social events that emphasize building strong relationships by strengthening teamwork and independent skills.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rupert Nacoste

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

The goal of PRSSA is to serve our members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities, as well as to serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals. We aim to foster: understanding of current theories and procedures of the profession, appreciation of the highest ethical ideals and principles, awareness of an appropriate professional attitude, and appreciation of Associate Membership in the Public Relations Society of America and eventually accredited membership.

Society for Politics, Economics and Law (SPEL)

The Society for Politics, Economics and the Law, also known as SPEL, is a great organization to get involved in. Our main priorities are to reach students who share interests in politics, economics, and the law and give them the opportunity to interact with each other and with others who work in the fields of politics, economics, and law.

Our meetings are usually on Mondays or Tuesdays at 6:00 pm, and depending on the speaker, can last anywhere from one to two hours. Speakers address topics regarding economics, politics or law. We have had economists, businessmen, entrepreneurs, political reporters, and the list goes on! At meetings, we leave time to ask questions of the speakers, and sometimes debate the issues. We sponsor other events as well. For instance, in 2010-11, we had a health care roundtable with faculty answering students’ questions, starting discussions, and encouraging debate.

If you are a student who has any interest in Politics, Economics, and Law, this club is a great opportunity. We are open to students of all majors, and provide them with a networking base, and opportunities for fun.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Roy Cordato

Spanish Club

The purpose of the club is to provide the opportunity for members to speak Spanish and to increase their knowledge and awareness of the Spanish-speaking world, including language, film, music, cuisine and history.

Faculty Advisor: Kent Lioret

Student Senate

The University Student Senate is comprised of 64 students who proportionally represent each of the University’s schools and colleges. It is led by the Student Senate President and four other officers. The Senate is divided into seven committees that focus on specific areas of student concern, including academics, campus community, diversity, finance, and University affairs. CHASS holds eight seats in the Student Senate: 3 seniors, 3 juniors, and 2 sophomores.

The Student Senate strives to promote the general welfare of the Student Body. Responsibilities include: enacting legislation, approving an Annual Student Body Budget for the Student Body funds, and confirming or rejecting appointments of the Student Body President. Additionally, in conjunction with the Department of Athletics, the Student Senate determines student ticket distribution policies for football and men’s basketball games. Most importantly, however, Senate represents the student voice to the University administration. Rather than passing laws, Senate acts as a lobbying body, addressing the concerns of the student body, and bringing these concerns to the attention of the University.

For more information, visit: http://students.ncsu.edu/senate/

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